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iPad 9 vs. iPad 10: Which Tablet Is the Better Buy in 2025?

Apple’s iPad 10 looks modern, but the older iPad 9 delivers nearly the same performance at a fraction of the price.”

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Sep 05, 2025
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Apple’s iPad lineup can feel overwhelming — Pro, Air, mini, and the standard iPad. For most buyers, the regular iPad offers the best balance of price and performance. But in 2025, many shoppers are asking: should you go for the 9th-gen iPad (2021) or the 10th-gen iPad (2022)? Both are still available refurbished at solid prices, but one stands out as the better deal.

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